GOP Sets Early TV Friendly Convention Plan
Washington AP Republicans tune their three stay national convention to the early to bed television audience. Dole says the Miami Beach event starts August 21 with five sessions designed for convenient viewing. Nominees will be announced in the final session, with spontaneous victory demonstrations and five short movies to liven the program. Credentials committee meets opening day. Democrats faced a prolonged credentials dispute.
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McGovern Aides Question Eagleton Before Nomination
Baltimore Sun reports aides questioned Senator Thomas Eagleton on topics from business ties to alcohol before his nomination as Vice President. The interview covered women, law clients and political problems as McGovern faced scrutiny over Eagleton’s past psychiatric treatment and drinking history.
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Washington
Pamne McGovern
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Jack Anderson
Morris Shenker
St.Louis
Teamster
James R. Hoffa
Bomb Blasts Union Office at Fishermans Wharf
A pipe bomb exploded in front of the International Longshoreman's and Warehouseman's Union headquarters at Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco. Police said windows were blown out and glass sprayed inside. no injuries were reported. Witnesses saw a car pull up around 1130 p.m. Wednesday before the device was tossed.
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Fire roars toward Big Sur River in Ventana Wilderness
A forest fire in Ventana Wilderness plus 40 mph winds scorched 3500 acres in Los Padres National Forest near Big Sur. 1200 firefighters, aircraft and bulldozers battled a 35 percent contained blaze threatening hippie communes and celebrity retreats with no deaths or injuries reported.
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Tietjen Heads Missouri Orthopedic Association
Dr. Fred O. Tietjen of Jefferson City was elected president of the Missouri State Orthopedic Association at the Lake of the Ozarks convention. He succeeds Dr. Robert Fitzgerald of Kansas City. Dr. Richard Lord of Kirkwood was chosen vice president and Dr. Garth Russell of Columbia secretary treasurer.
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Robert Fitzgerald
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Richard Lord
Kirkwood
Garth Russell
Columbia
Fuqua to be honored at Valley Forge dedication
Admiral Samuel G. Fuqua plans to attend the dedication of the Missouri Area Medal of Honor Grove at Valley Forge Pennsylvania on September 16. The event will feature the raising of the Missouri State Flag a monument unveiling and a performance of the Missouri Waltz. Contributions toward the $20 000 goal are being collected by the Freedoms Foundation Missouri M H Grove Fund via Central Trust Bank Jefferson City.
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Warren —. Hearnes
Betty Hearnes
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Pennsylvania Memorial
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Ragged Little Army
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Boonville group seeks new image for historic town
Boonville residents organize to market the city as a tourist draw rejecting a single image of the Missouri Training School for Boys. They cite Boonville’s deep history with figures like Daniel Boone Kit Carson Lewis and Clark and Frank and Jesse James and plan a historic homes tour to raise funds.
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Jesse James
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Bond Urges McGovern Votes at Urban League Meeting
Georgia state legislator Julian Bond told about 2000 delegates at the National Urban League convention that Blacks should reject a November election boycott and back George McGovern. He said forces calling for a boycott are accomplices of racist forces in America who believe the only good Black voter is the one who does not vote.
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Georgia
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Stock-Feed Law Draws Criticism in Congress and Industry
Washington AP report outlines opposition to the 14 year old Delaney Clause enforcement affecting food additives. FDA orders phaseout of diethylstilbestrol DES used in cattle feed by Jan 1, with critics arguing the law is inflexible. Industry groups and lawmakers urge tolerance-based or altered risk standards amid concerns over saccharin nitrite Red No.2 and other additives. des.
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Merlin K. DuVal
Nixon Brother On Campaign Trail
Ed Nixon, 42, younger brother of President Richard Nixon, visits St Louis for political meetings and a Veterans Hospital tour. A Seattle geologist and cochairman of the Committee to Re-Elect the President, he plans to tour many parts of the country this fall. Dick amazes me, says Ed.
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Pentagon cost overruns cited by Proxmire in 45 programs
Sen. William Proxmire said 45 Pentagon weapons programs exceeded initial estimates by 36.5 billion dollars, after seven were dropped from reporting. He highlighted major overruns including the F-14, F-15, B1 bomber, F111, SRAM, Safeguard, and C5A, with specific figures ranging from 1 to nearly 5 billion.
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Rain And Wind Damage At Kansas City
Heavy rains and high winds lashed the Kansas City area causing flooding, power and telephone outages, and property damage. North Kansas City suffered severe impact including a showroom collapse at Jack Boring Furniture. Firemen rescued John Ballard from Rock Creek. Winds up to 70 mph, roof loss at Variform Plastics, mobile home overturns, glass blown from stores, and a police officer’s home reportedly damaged in Gladstone. No injuries reported.
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